Greg Oliver: Baseball chasing away winter blues
February 21, 2020I’ve never been a winter person. Once college football wraps up in January, I’d be happy to fast-forward into spring and summer — the latter my favorite time of year.
Greg Oliver: Astros’ punishment should be deterrent
February 14, 2020Advancements in video technology have been a positive in the professional ranks, as players can examine their performance and improve any mistakes they see.
Greg Oliver: Remembering Munson 40 years later
August 2, 2019New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was known for his gruff personality and no-nonsense attitude, but to his teammates, he was a beloved leader of the team.
Greg Oliver: Plan to split Tampa Bay venues dumb
July 19, 2019One of the biggest issues facing Major League Baseball involves finding suitable, long-term venues for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics.
Greg Oliver: Bonilla contract another reminder why this is a great country
July 5, 2019By all accounts, Bobby Bonilla was a good baseball player, but not a great one.
Greg Oliver: Extensions show owners willing to pay
March 29, 2019Most of the talk about Major League Baseball during the winter months involved the lack of free-agent signings, which led the player’s association to whisper that owners were deliberately imposing their own salary cap to keep from shelling out major dollars and bloating payrolls.
Greg Oliver: Free agents can blame analytics for lack of mega-contracts
February 22, 2019The signing of free agent infielder Manny Machado dispelled the argument that Major League Baseball players have been uttering throughout the slow free-agency period.
Greg Oliver: MLB free-agency thaw understandable, concerning
February 8, 2019“The Big Chill” was a 1980s movie about a group of friends gathering for the funeral of another friend. However, the title could easily refer to the snail’s pace of free-agent signings in Major League Baseball.